Formulary Monographs [MEDROXYPROGESTERONE, 6812]

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE
CONTRACEPTIVES
Long-acting contraceptive.
Fluid retention, weight changes.
150mg every 12 weeks for contraception. The first injection for contraception must be given ONLY during the first 5 days of a normal menstrual period, ONLY within the first 5-days postpartum if not breast feeding; and if exclusively breastfeeding